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Front Range Community College Catalog 2013-2014
Welcome to Front Range Community College
Student Center / Campus Center Bond Fee**
Student, Parking and Facility Fees**
General Requirements for Degrees and Certificates
Transferring Credit to Four-Year Schools
FRCC Guaranteed Completion of A.A. / A.S. in Two Years
Statewide Transfer Policy and Student Bill of Rights
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer Program for General Education
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree Worksheet
Advising Sheet: Associate of Science Degree Worksheet
Associate Degrees with Designations
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Anthropology for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Business for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Criminal Justice for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Agreement in Early Childhood Education for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Economics for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Agreement in Elementary Education for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in French for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in History for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Political Science for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Psychology for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Sociology for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Spanish for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Science Degree, Designation in Mathematics for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Science Degree, Designation in Psychology for Transfer
Associate of General Studies Degree
Advising Sheet: Associate of General Studies Degree Worksheet
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Approved General Education Electives List for Associate of Applied Science Degree
Accounting - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Accounting - Enrolled Agent Certificate
Animal Laboratory Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Basic Laboratory Animal Care - Certificate
Laboratory Animal Care and Management - Certificate
Applied Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology
Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology - Certificates
Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Automotive Technology - Certificates
Business - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Associate of Arts Degree with Business Designation
Clean Energy Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Clean Energy Technology Certificate
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design - Certificates
Computer Information Systems - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Computer Information Systems - Certificates
Dental Assisting - Certificate
Early Childhood Education - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Early Childhood Education - Certificates
Early Childhood Education for Transfer - Associate of Arts Degree
Elementary Education for Transfer - Associate of Arts Degree
Emergency Medical Services - Certificates
Engineering for Transfer - Associate of Science Degree
Associate of Science for Transfer in Engineering
Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Natural Resources For Transfer
Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources - Certificates
Geographic Information Systems - Certificates
Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Certificates
Holistic Health - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Holistic Health - Certificates
Horticulture and Landscape Technologies - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Horticulture and Landscape Technologies - Certificates
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Management - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Management - Certificates
Interior Design - Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design
Interior Design - Certificates
Interpreter Preparation - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Medical Office Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Medical Office Technology - Certificates
Multimedia Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Multimedia Technology - Certificates
Nursing - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Nursing Advanced Placement-Bridge Program (LPN to ADN)
Paralegal Studies - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Paralegal Studies - Certificate
Pharmacy Technician - Certificate
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) - Certificates
Veterinary Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Technician Assistant Certificate
State Guaranteed General Education Transfer Courses
Additional Specialized Courses
AAA - Advancement of Academic Achievement
AEC - Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology
AUT - Auto Motorsports Technology
CIS - Computer Information Systems
ECE - Early Childhood Education
EGT - Engineering Graphics Technology
EMS - Emergency Medical Services
ESL - English as a Second Language
GIS - Geographic Information Systems
HHP - Holistic Health Professional
HIT - Health Information Technology
HLT - Horticulture and Landscape Technologies
HOS - Hospitality/Culinary Arts Management
HPE - Human Performance & Exercise
HVA - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
HWE - Health Wellness Education
MGD - Multimedia Graphic Design
MOT - Medical Office Technology
MTE - Manufacturing Technology
OSH - Occupational Safety Technician
SVT - Sport Vehicle Technology
State Board for Colorado Community Colleges & Occupational Education
Academic Catalog
Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Technician Assistant Certificate
Code: F_CER_VTA Campus: Larimer
The Veterinary Technician Assistant certificate program provides training in veterinary health and handling of a variety of domestic and exotic species, with the focus on tasks for assisting the Veterinary Technician and Veterinarians. Veterinary Technician Assistants do not diagnose animal illnesses, prescribe treatment, or perform surgery. Eleven credit hours of course work are required before the student may complete a 2-credit, 72-hour private-practice internship. This program provides an introduction to the field of veterinary medicine, but is not intended to provide admission to a college of veterinary medicine.
Admission Requirements:
To enter the program, students must meet the following admission requirements:
1. Completion of a high school diploma or GED
2. Achievement of indicated assessment scores or completion of preparatory course work.
3. Completion of high school level biology or BIO 105 or BIO 111 with a grade of "C" or above (no more than seven years old)
4. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in HPR 178 Medical Terminology (1 credit), with a grade of "C" or above.
5. Completion of a Veterinary Technician Assistant intent to enroll application form available at the Larimer Campus.
Admission to the program is limited to the first 12 students who have submitted the appropriate admission materials. Students must be admitted to the Veterinary Technician Assistant program in order to take the curriculum courses as shown below.
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or above prior to graduation.
Required Courses |
Credits |
VET 103 Veterinary Assistant Restraint and Handling |
3 |
VET 113 Veterinary Assistant Surgical Nursing and Care |
3 |
VET 114 Veterinary Assistant Laboratory and Clinical Procedures |
2 |
VET 120 Office Procedures and Relations |
2 |
VET 183 Internship: Private Practice |
2 |
HPR 178 Medical Terminology |
1 |
Total Required Credits |
13 |
Required General Education Courses |
Credits |
BIO 105 Science of Biology or BIO 111 General College Biology I with Lab |
4 |
Total Required General Education Credits |
4 |
Total Required Credits for Certificate |
17 |